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164,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside rear lower arms corrosion/both arms covered by plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
drivers washer jet poor
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing /strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside rear lower arms corrosion/both arms covered by plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
drivers washer jet poor
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near upper suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near upper suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h1 torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h1 torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
engine oil low
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play REAR (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WH51 TCH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 82,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WH51 TCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WH51 TCH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 August 2008.
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